Director, Game Product Management

Electronic Arts Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Birmingham is seeking a Director of Game Product Management to oversee live service operations and strategy for the F1 franchise. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in live service, and will be responsible for improving player experience, managing economies, and leading a team. This hybrid position offers diverse benefits and a collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional gaming experiences.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years live service experience on previous titles.
• Expert understanding of game systems and their interactions.
• Experience running economies for several titles.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish a vision for new franchise and improve player experience.
• Oversee commercial performance of the F1 Live Service business.
• Lead product management team handling daily project direction.

Skills

Live service experience

Expert knowledge of game systems

Economy management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a Director, Game Product Management, reporting to the VP/GM of the F1 Studio in Birmingham. You will partner with the Studio leadership team to oversee all operational aspects of the business. This includes establishing functional processes and improving operational efficiency.

Role Responsibilities

• Accomplish a clear vision for new franchise live service mode targeting player experience and business-driven goals
• You will promote the future direction and goals of the franchise to empower important partners when making decisions which impact multiple franchise years and the full project scope
• Review data and make decisions on where the live service needs to focus
• Coordinate with creative director and producer/development director on how to bring those changes to bear
• Experience communicating product updates, milestones, and progress to internal and external partners between Project and Creative Leads on the annual release team to ensure integration of the Live Service mode with the wider UI/UX and broader feature set
• Oversee commercial performance of the F1 Live Service business
• Advocate goal driven feature design and roadmap planning across single features, a single title and across multiple titles in F1 HD franchise alike.
• Develop framework for economy design taking into account gameplay, genre, platform and business model.
• Use expert level understanding of all acquisition, engagement and monetization 'hooks' that help track performance and 'levers' to exercise during live service
• Establish a culture of thinking outside the box, constant learning, experimentation and validation
• Responsible for business planning and portfolio strategy across multiple F1 HD titles
• Lead product management team who handle the daily project direction

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years live service experience on previous titles
• Expert level understanding of game systems, how they interact and what impact they will have on indicators
• Expert in economy management; experience running economies for several titles over multiple years in live service.
• Willingness to research and play all other major Live Service implementations to get an understanding of competitive landscape and learn language of the successful Live Service modes
• Experience working with a large organization, and cross collaborating across a wide ranging network of teams
• Built multi-year strategies in cross-functional environments

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Codemasters has a long-standing reputation as one of the premier game developers in the industry. As a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators and so much more, we believe that amazing games and experiences start with teams as inclusive and engaged as the players and communities we serve. We're renowned for our innovation and passion for racing games, and we place enormous value on collaboration, innovation, and unique perspectives to continue evolving our titles for players worldwide. We're looking for people with a passion for creating exceptional gaming experiences to help us deliver industry-leading titles. Join us on the road ahead! This is a Hybrid remote/in-office position, based in our Birmingham studio.

Benefits

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.